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Gielle Inspection, Survey & Testing

Periodic testing of gas cylinders

In-house hydrostatic testing of fire suppression, liferaft and BA cylinders to TPED, UKAS and DOT standards.

Description

Gielle’s in-house inspection body, accredited by TPED, UKAS and DOT, hydrostatically tests fire suppression cylinders, liferaft cylinders and breathing apparatus cylinders.

Process

  • Each cylinder is pressurised to 150% of maximum working pressure
  • It passes if its expansion stays within the < 5% limit
  • Passed cylinders are stamped, refilled and returned to service; failed cylinders are destroyed

Specifications

Test pressure150% of maximum working pressure
Expansion limit< 5%

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